CODE 65249 ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 3 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/14 LANGUAGE German TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The 36 hour course includes tourism and business themes specifically designed to develop speaking skills. The lessons will be in German and attendance is strongly advised. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The teaching objective is to examine vocabulary and texts in German-Italian from a range of different sectors (economy, tourism and politics) AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The main aim of the course is to perfect understanding and speaking skills. This practical specialist course will allow the student to interact orally in professional situations and understand the main economics/business issues, with particular reference to business, economics and tourism vocabulary. The requirement is German at level B2.1 of the European Language Framework. PREREQUISITES The requirement is German at level B2.1 of the European Language Framework. TEACHING METHODS Normally: Lessons, group work, presentations, individual preparation, company case studies. Attendance is highly recommended - o in classroom o in Teams according to University data. Attention: In accordance with measures adopted by the University of Genoa to limit the spread of Covid-19, lessons during the 1st semester will be held on line using Teams and Aulaweb. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Consolidation and extension of the language of business and economics through analysis of varyious text types, with particular focus on Italy and Germany. Exercises, reading and conversation in German. Typical course topics include: markets, types of company, financial statements, the labour market, the role of the state in the economy, taxation, the economic impact of Covid-19 nationally and internationally RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Materials will be provided during the Aulaweb course TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD CHRISTINA GREEVE Ricevimento: Christina Greeve Cramer: Normally Consulting hours for the whole academic year 2020-2021 in Economia/DIEC, second floor room 16, on Monday at 8.30 am and always by appointment ; cramer@economia.unige.it. but during the Covid 19 period consulting hours in TEAMS and always by appointment cramer@economia.unige.it . Exam Board CHRISTINA GREEVE (President) JOACHIM HANS BERND GERDES MICHAELA BÜRGER-KOFTIS (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START Published timetable for the first semester AA 2020-2021 Class schedule GERMAN FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION A speaking exam including questions related to the program and a presentation. ASSESSMENT METHODS A speaking exam including questions related to the program and a presentation. Assessment is based on the following: Understanding questions Knowledge of content, overall and in detail Clarity and paraphrasing skills Specialist knowledge Grammar and syntax skills Examination and assessment procedures will be in line with the safety measures adopted by the University. These are subject to review. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 28/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 11/02/2021 15:30 GENOVA Orale 05/05/2021 12:00 GENOVA Orale 16/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 01/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale 17/09/2021 08:00 GENOVA Orale 01/10/2021 08:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Enrolment on Aulaweb is compulsory.
